Welch Allyn Vaginal Specula - User Manual - Manual (Page 4)

CARE
Thorough maintenance will ensure proper function of these instruments. It is important to clean and sterilize each instrument immediately after each procedure. Proper maintenance will also extend the life of the instrument.
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Handle each instrument individually
. Do not handle in groups or stacks.
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Keep track of all components when disassembling. Place in tray or tub corresponding to the instrument. Do not interchange components.
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Keep replacement instruments on hand. Damage to movable parts can result in substandard performance of the instrument.
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Inspect instruments for integrity of movable parts (jaws, hinges, etc.), signs of damage (broken or cracked) or missing hardware (screws).
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Check insulation for cuts, voids, cracks, tears, abrasions, etc. on electrosurgical instruments.
CLEANING
Rinsing and cleaning must take place immediately following the instrument’
s use for
decontamination. Adherent particles may resist cleaning or cause staining. Completely clean instruments of all foreign matter with special attention focused on channels and movable parts (e.g. smoke tube) in contact with body tissue and fluid. Thorough cleaning is essential prior to sterilization.
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Follow the instructions under “care” for proper handling of the instruments.
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W
ear protective gloves during the cleaning procedure.
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Never use a corrosive cleaning agent (i.e. bleach).
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Fully immerse instruments in cleaning agent.
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Never use a glass sterilizer with electrosurgical or Prima Series
™ instruments.
A
Disassembly Remove knurled nut holding the yoke/upper assembly to lower bill. Separate the two. If disposable smoke tubing was used, remove tubing and discard.
B
C
leaning
Agents and Equipment
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Cleaning agents and rinses at or near a neutral pH (7.0) are recommended.
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Use warm water and a mild soap.
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Do not use an abrasive cleaning solution.
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Use a soft bristle brush (toothbrush type).
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Use round bristle brushes to clean inside channels of smoke tubes.
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An enzymatic cleaner is recommended to remove protein deposits on the instrument. Follow enzymatic manufacturer’
s instructions and rinse thoroughly
.
Note:
Soak and thoroughly rinse the instruments in warm tap water to remove cleaning agents. A final rinse in distilled water is recommended.
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C
Cleaning Method (af
ter eac
h use)
1
Rinse and/or pre-soak.
2
Manually clean with brushes using a mild soap and warm water
.
3
Using a round bristle brush, clean inside the tip channel as follows: A
W
arm water
B
Cleaning agent
C
W
arm water
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Rinse.
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Enzymatic cleaner
.
6
.
Rinse.
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Dry with cloth or gauze and compressed air
.
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Inspection.
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Prepare for storage and/or sterilization.
Note:
Dry instruments completely with compressed air (including inside channels) and/or a dry oven (maximum temperature 280°F).
Special Electrosurgical Instrument Cleaning
1
Rose Coated instruments are permanently stained by Lugol’
s unless they are
immediately cleaned with StainEnder
™ or a similar solution after use. Although stain
resistant, Prima Series
™ specula are stained by Lugol’
s, therefore clean in a similar fashion.
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W
ash the instruments immediately after use with hot soapy water
. Rinse with hot
water
. T
o minimize the potential of contaminating the StainEnder
™ solution,
use disinfectant prior to inserting them into the cleaning solution.
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Completely immerse the instrument in undiluted StainEnder
™ . Allow the instruments
to soak until all stains are removed. Lugol’
s not immediately removed from the
instrument may either require additional soaking time or result in permanent staining. Any permanent Lugol stains will appear as a whitish residue after autoclaving.
D
Sterilization with an
Appro
ved Liquid Chemical Sterilant
Thoroughly clean instruments following steps A,B and C, prior to cold sterilization. Use cold soak solutions with 2% glutaraldehyde solution for sterilizing the instruments. Fully immerse instruments. Follow the manufacturer’
s instructions for sterilization times. Soak and rinse
thoroughly in two separate sterile, deionized water baths. Dry instruments.
E
R
eassembly
Reassemble the yoke to the remainder of the speculum assembly using the knurled nut removed earlier
.
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